Former TikTok Executive Alleges China's Access to US Data
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A former executive of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Chinese government "maintained" access to the company's US data. The whistleblower claimed that the Chinese Communist Party used ByteDance as a "propaganda tool" to suppress or promote content based on what is favorable to the country's interests. ByteDance leaders have maintained that the company is independent of the Chinese government and not subject to its requests. TikTok has faced heavy scrutiny in recent months over its data security practices.
- Former executive of TikTok parent company claims China ‘maintained’ access to US data The Hill
- Ex-ByteDance Executive Accuses TikTok Parent Company of ‘Lawlessness’ The New York Times
- Executive fired from TikTok's Chinese owner says Beijing had access to app data in termination suit Yahoo! Voices
- TikTok Owner Had 'Backdoor' for CCP Access to US Data, Lawsuit Alleges Business Insider
- Ex-ByteDance exec claims CCP "maintained" access to U.S. data Axios
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